A large part of the present anxiety to improve the education of girls and women is also due to the conviction that the political disabilities of women will not be maintained.

In March 1870 Millicent Fawcett spoke in Brighton her husband's constituency and as a speaker was known for her clear speaking voice. Newson's business quickly became a success and all of his children were educated at a private boarding school in Blackheath London run by Louisa Browning the aunt of Robert Browning. Full text online.

As a suffragist as opposed to a suffragette Millicent Fawcett took a moderate line but was a tireless campaigner. However Millicent Fawcett is primarily known for her work as a suffragist. She was a British suffragist an intellectual political leader Union leader mother wife and writer.